Volvo XC70 2007 3.0 T6

Volvo XC70 2007 3.0 petrol description

Estate car / wagon Volvo XC70 2007 3.0 T6 has been produced from January, 2008 to December, 2010. It has six-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 3.0 litres, which produces power of 285 horsepower on 5600 rpm - this is the most powerfull Volvo XC70 2007 - 2011 version and torque 400 Nm (Newton metres) on 1500 revolutions per minute.

This 6-cylinder 24-valve engine camshaft is driven by chain (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system and twinscroll turbine. The engine meets the Euro 4 emissions standard. Average engine life expectancy (mileage before serious repairs are needed) is from 270 000 to 450 000 kilometres. Note that engine life can be longer or shorter depending on maintenance.
More engine specs 
This Volvo XC70 3.0 engine oil type is 0W-30 and oil capacity is 7.4 litres.

Volvo XC70 2007 3.0 T6 has AWD (all wheel drive) (power is automatically distributed between the wheel axles) and automatic gearbox with 6 gears. The car is equipped with Haldex (Generation III up to 2008 and Generation IV since 2008) proactive automatic four-wheel drive. Haldex analyzes data from the ABS control unit and the engine control unit and can increase the pressure on the multi-disc clutch for faster engagement when needed. It has a 100% front to 0% rear torque split when not engaged with a maximum 50/50 torque split.
Volvo XC70 2007 3.0 T6 accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 7 seconds.

The fuel consumption of this Volvo XC70 2007 3.0 T6 in combined mode (combining urban and highway driving) is 11.5 litres per 100km (8.7 km/l), city fuel economy - 16.6 l/100km, fuel consumption on highway - 8.5 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 70 litres or 18.49 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 600 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 820 kilometers on highway.

Volvo XC70 3.0 service information and maintenance intervals Oil change intervals, capacities and specifications, service information for filters, spark plugs, belts etc.
Volvo XC70 2007

Volvo XC70 2007 3.0 T6 technical data

Model: Volvo XC70 3.0 T6
Body style: Estate car / wagon
Production period: 2008. January ... 2010. December 
Engine: 2953 cm3 Petrol, 6 cylinders CO2 emissions: no data
Power: 285 HP ON 5600 RPM Torque: 400 NM ON 1500 RPM
Gearbox: Automatic gearbox (6 gears) Drive type: All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Maximum speed: no data Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 7.0 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 11.5 (combined) 16.6 (urban) 8.5 (highway)
Fuel tank capacity: 70 litres (18.5 gallons)
Car dimensions: 4.84m (length) 1.86m (width) 1.60m (height)
Turning diameter: 12 meters
Seats: 5 seats
Trunk capacity: 575 litres
Gross weight: 2220 kg

Volvo XC70 2007 3.0 T6 engine B6304T2

Engine reliability:

Overall, this engine can last around 270,000 to 450,000 km if properly maintained, using the correct quality oil and fuel, and carrying out regular checks and maintenance.
The engine has hydraulic valve tappets (lifters), which provide quieter operation and do not require periodic adjustment, but are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in the event of failure.
Engine displacement 2953 cm3
Number of cylinders 6
Bore (cylinder diameter) 82 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 93.2 mm
Compression ratio 9.3 : 1
Camshaft drive Timing chain

Chain motors are considered more reliable, chain replacement usually is required less often than a timing belt, but they are often louder and vibrate more.

More service info
Fuel system Injection
Volvo XC70 2007 3.0 T6 oil type 0W-30
Oil capacity 7.4 litres (7.8 quarts) More service info
Coolant capacity 8.9 litres (9.4 quarts)
Power 285 HP ON 5600 RPM
Torque 400 NM ON 1500 RPM
Start of production (year) 2007
Duration of production 3 years
Engine also used on Volvo S80 Volvo XC60

All Volvo XC70 estate car [2007 - 2011] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox Drive type
Volvo XC70 2007 2.4 D5 4x4 Aug 2007 — Jan 2011

Most fuel efficient diesel version
Only version with manual transmission

2.4 Diesel 185 HP 7.3 l/100km Manual (6) All wheel
Volvo XC70 2007 2.4 D5 4x4 Aug 2007 — Jan 2011 2.4 Diesel 185 HP 8.3 l/100km Automatic (6) All wheel
Volvo XC70 2009 2.4 D5 Jan 2009 — Dec 2011

Most powerfull diesel version (205 HP)
Most fuel efficient diesel version by real consumption

2.4 Diesel 205 HP 7.5 l/100km Automatic (6) Front wheel
Volvo XC70 2008 3.0 T6 4x4 Jan 2008 — Dec 2010

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 7 seconds

3.0 Petrol 285 HP 11.5 l/100km Automatic (6) All wheel
Volvo XC70 2007 3.2 4x4 Aug 2007 — Jan 2011

Most fuel efficient petrol version

3.2 Petrol 238 HP 11.4 l/100km Automatic (6) All wheel
Volvo XC70 2007 reviews
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